DVC Mike Live from Kidani Village (Mar 6-14, 2010)

[Mom B]

Thanks, Mike, great pics! But I can hardly get over how much it's changed since January...the grass was so brown this year, more than I've ever seen it on our previous January trips. Glad to see it's coming back!

 

[DVC Mike]

Right before I went down to the lobby to meet a fellow DVC member, this little one showed up, so I grabbed the camera.

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Then two more (his parents?) showed up.

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I went over to the Magic Kingdom tonight.

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I finally got to try taking some "dark ride" pictures. These are from Pirates of the Caribbean. Not bad, but I think I can do better next time.

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[theww228]

Great TR so far! We are really enjoying the pictures. Have fun playing with your new lens. Looking forward to more "dark" photos.

 

[disneynutz]

Mike you are a very talented person. Beautiful pictures and we love your trip reports. Can't wait for more.

Bill

 

[sjs314]

Totaly awesome pics, thanks for shareing, I can not wait but have to unfortunately till I visit AKL in November.

 

[sissy_42]

Amazing! I especially love the Magic Kingdom pics! I love the MK at night.

 

[Brave teacher]

I think they are great Mike! Keep them coming!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Mike ~
Enjoyed as always.......have a wonderful rest of your visit.

Maria

 

[marvali]

Thanks for the live report. Love the pictures, especially the ones from the marathon and Kidani. Just made ressies this weekend to go the week after Christmas, through New Year's weekend. We will be returning to Kidani for the first time since they opened the final section. Can't wait to get back home!

 

[Eeyorerocks!]

Thanks for posting these amazing pics, Mike!

I especially love the pics from Kidani (we are thinking of booking a trip there in January), and POTC. It's making me homesick

Can't wait for more of your report! Sounds like you're having an awesome time!

 

[DVC Mike]

Mike you are a very talented person. Beautiful pictures and we love your trip reports. Can't wait for more.

Bill

It was nice to meet you and your wife yesterday, Bill!

 

[Daddio]

Great TR Mike.

David

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[DVC Mike]

I ate at the Chef's table last night at Jiko and had a wonderful meal there. I've been to Jiko about 8 times in the past 3 years and always enjoy the food. Instead of getting the Filet Mignon with mac and cheese, I got the Salmon and it was so flavorful.

Watching the chefs prepare appetizers right in front of me was interesting. It was similar to eating at the Chef's table at Napa Rose in Disneyland.

 

[disneynutz]

It was nice to meet you and your wife yesterday, Bill!

Same here.

Bill

 

[stopher1]

More beautiful pics. Thanks for sharing them with us all. I love the topiaries at Epcot. You shared some great images.

 

[lugnut33]

Keep the photos coming Mike, they are very nice and a good escape from the Mondays. Thanks for taking the time to post them.

I'll give you challenge. Try to take a cool photo of the exterior of "The Hall of Presidents".

 

[gillep]

wonderful photos!!!!! I wish I wasn't at work so that I could be playing with my new Nikon DSLR so that my pictures could be that nice for our next trip!!!

 

[DVC Mike]

Monday morning? What shall I do today? I'm not sure.

I walked around the resort a bit in the bright morning sun and took a few pictures. Not a particularly great time of the day to take pictures - but hey, I was up and around.

Here is the pool area.

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The water play area.

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[DVC Mike]

The covered walkway to the buses, which was added after AKV opened. I took the bus to the MK last night, and had no transportation complaints.

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The underground parking.

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The ugly pipes that some people complain about.

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[DVC Mike]

The Sunset savanna in the morning

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Inside the lobby

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Sanaa. I ate here last year, but haven't been able to book it since. Is it really that popular?

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